As with other parts of our body, the skin that covers our feet and ankles is an amazing and essential organ. The skin of the soles of our feet is of a unique type that provides the surface we walk on.
The skin of our feet perspires a lot. This helps keep our bodies at the right temperature and it also excretes water, salts and other organic substances.
If the skin of our feet and ankles becomes injured or more susceptible in some way to being broken, then it can change our lifestyle dramatically.
The skin of our feet can become fragile because of;
Poor circulation of veins and arteries
Poor lymph drainage
Nerve damage
Nail thickening due to trauma, fungal infection or diabetes
Formation of extra hard callous due to diabetes
Inflammatory skin disease such as psoriasis or dermatitis
Hyper-sensitivity of sensory nerves
Genetic weakening of the structure of the skin
Scarring from a previous injury
Pressure between a bony prominence and tight footwear
More than any other condition, having fragile skin can mean that wearing
stylish shoes is a thing of the past.
There are several companies that make soft, roomy footwear. Even
if you don’t have diabetes, many diabetic shoes can also be very suitable.
If you do a type in a search for‘soft comfortable footwear’, you will come
up with some suitable sites amongst quite a few that would clearly not be
suitable for fragile skin. Companies such as Comfortsko, Hotter and Cosyfeet
and those like it would be the most promising. Think about comfort rather
than style!
At Bill Bird Shoes, we have a lot of experience in making footwear for people with fragile skin.
Having made-to-measure footwear is often the best way of achieving good protection and comfort in as stylish and fashionable way as possible. This is because each shoe is made for you and you alone.
If you like what you see on this page or would like more
information, then please give us a call on 01386 700855
where one of our skilled staff will be only too pleased to help you.
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